God of the day
Goddess Lakshmi
Visit a Lakshmi, Durga or Ammavaru temple. Light a lamp at home in the evening.
London Panchang for Friday, 23 October 2026
Panchang for London, Friday, 23 October 2026: Shukla Dwadashi tithi until 10:05 am, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Dhruva yoga and Balava karana. Rahu Kaal is 11:27 am to 12:44 pm and Abhijit muhurta is 12:24 pm to 1:04 pm. Sunrise 7:38 am, sunset 5:50 pm.
Friday, 23 October 2026, London
Calculated for London, England, United Kingdom at 51.507° N, 0.128° W (Europe/London).
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What is the Panchang on 23 Oct 2026 in London?
The Panchang on 23 Oct 2026 in London is Shukla Dwadashi tithi, Purva Bhadrapada nakshatra, Dhruva yoga and Balava karana, on Shukravara.
- Tithi
- Shukla Dwadashi until 10:05 am
- Vara (weekday)
- Shukravara, Friday
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada until 4:32 pm
- Yoga
- Dhruva until 5:38 pm
- Karana
- Balava until 10:05 am
- Sunrise and sunset
- 7:38 am and 5:50 pm
- Moonrise and moonset
- Moonrise 4:33 pm, moonset 4:06 am
- Lunar month
- Ashwin, Shukla Paksha (amanta)
- Disha Shool
- Avoid travel towards the west
What time is Rahu Kaal on 23 Oct 2026 in London?
Rahu Kaal on 23 Oct 2026 in London is from 11:27 am to 12:44 pm. Avoid starting new work in it, and in Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam.
- 8:54 am to 10:11 amGulika Kalam
- 9:40 am to 10:21 amDurmuhurtam
- 11:27 am to 12:44 pmRahu Kaal
- 1:04 pm to 1:45 pmDurmuhurtam
- 3:17 pm to 4:34 pmYamaganda
What is the shubh muhurat on 23 Oct 2026 in London?
Abhijit muhurta, 12:24 pm to 1:04 pm, is the most widely used good time on 23 Oct 2026. The other clean windows, free of Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam, are below.
- 10:21 am to 11:27 amAmrit Choghadiya
- 12:24 pm to 1:04 pmAbhijit muhurta, partly overlaps Rahu Kalam
- 12:44 pm to 1:04 pmShubh Choghadiya
- 5:49 am to 6:44 amBrahma muhurta, tomorrow pre-dawn, best for prayer and study
What is the Choghadiya on 23 Oct 2026 in London?
Choghadiya divides the day and the night into eight periods each. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are good, Char suits travel, and Rog, Kaal and Udveg are generally avoided.
7:38 am5:50 pm7:39 am
GoodFairWeakRahu, Yamaganda, Gulika, Durmuhurtam
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 7:38 am to 8:54 am | Char | Weak |
| 8:54 am to 10:11 am | Labh | Good |
| 10:11 am to 11:27 am | Amrit | Good |
| 11:27 am to 12:44 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:44 pm to 2:01 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 2:01 pm to 3:17 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 3:17 pm to 4:34 pm | Udveg | Avoid |
| 4:34 pm to 5:50 pm | Char | Weak |
| 5:50 pm to 7:34 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:34 pm to 9:18 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 9:18 pm to 11:01 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 11:01 pm to 12:45 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 12:45 am to 2:28 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 2:28 am to 4:12 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 4:12 am to 5:56 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 5:56 am to 7:39 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
Which god to worship on 23 Oct 2026, and what is the lucky colour?
Friday is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, and the lucky colour is pink.
Lucky colour
Pink
White and light pastels also suit the day.
What should you do and avoid on 23 Oct 2026?
Good to do
- Clean the home and light a lamp at dusk
- Buy clothes, jewellery, cosmetics or home items
- Plan dates, music, art and celebrations
Better to avoid
- Lending money, especially in the evening
- Travel towards the west (Disha Shool)
- Leaving the home untidy at dusk
Panchang and festivals in London
Families in London follow the calendar of their home community. Timings on this page use London's own sunrise and sunset, which change greatly between summer and winter.
Well-known temples: BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden.
Diwali is celebrated widely across the city, with large community events and temple celebrations.
Questions people ask
What is Rahu Kalam?
Rahu Kalam is a period of about 90 minutes each day that Hindu tradition considers unsuitable for starting new work. It is one of eight equal parts of the daytime, and its position depends on the weekday.
What are Yamaganda, Gulika and Durmuhurtam?
They are other daily periods traditionally avoided for new beginnings. Yamaganda and Gulika are also one eighth of the daytime each, and Durmuhurtam is one or two short muhurtas that vary by weekday.